Monday, July 29, 2019

phi 2010 final exam, ethics (open book test), summer a, 2020

Please, ATTACH THESE QUESTIONS TO YOUR EXAM. Send the exam in the same manner you sent the previous exams, 4888, NAME, FINAL EXAM. 
SEND YOUR FINAL PAPER & YOUR FINAL EXAM IN THE SAME EMAIL! (it reduces the amounts of emails in my mailbox!)
Deadline for sending both final paper and final exam is Thursday, July 9, 2pm. 
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FINAL EXAM

1. Is there moral knowledge? Explain your answer from the evolutionary/historic point of view.
2. What does it mean to say that moral facts are "intersubjective"? (same link as above)
3. How do facts become morals norms? Explain in the case of incest. (same link as above)
4. What's the difference between moral norms and etiquette?
5. What is cultural relativism? Are there really that many discrepancies about moral norms between cultures?
6. Addressing ethical egoism, provide an example from real life where your interest would clash with your best interest.
6. Could a utilitarian kill somebody if it produces more overall happiness than unhappiness? Explain.
7. In your own words explain Kant's Categorical Imperative (in your explanation bring forth both Kant's universality and reversibility points).
8. Bring an example from your life when you felt you were treated merely as a means to an end by somebody. What did you learn? (minimum 50 words)
9. The idea of RESPECT is fundamental in Kantian ethics. Explain is SELF-RESPECT connected to respecting others. Again, bring an example from your personal experience (minimum 50 words).

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

final paper guidelines (a biographical narrative paper)

FORM

1. Times New Roman p.12, at least 500 words, double spaced. 
2. indented paragraphs,
3. heading (name, class title, #class sequence number, Final Paper)
4. Paper title: centered, bold,
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Lisa Clair, Phi 2010, #6735, Fall 2021

Final Paper

TITLE HERE 

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CONTENT

5. answer these two questions: 

Now that you are almost done with this course: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT PHILOSOPHY? & HOW --DO YOU THINK-- PHILOSOPHY HAS HELPED AND WILL HELP YOU?

6. the content of this paper is a personal narrative about YOU based on your experience of this PHILOSOPHY class. 

IT IS ABOUT YOU!

7. bring your own biography and specific life examples.
8. HAVE FUN. SPEAK WITH YOUR VOICE.